The Life Skills Lab

Class Description

Age: 11-14 years old 45 minutes per class 1 day per week Step into a year of growth, independence, and hands-on learning! In The Life Skills Lab, preteens and teens ages 11–14 meet once a week for 45 minutes of interactive, practical activities designed to strengthen life skills, self-care habits, and executive function skills like planning, focus, organization, and problem-solving. Each week focuses on a specific skill and includes a hands-on activity, project, or interactive game to help students practice and master it in real life. Students will explore topics such as: * Self-Care & Healthy Habits: nutrition, exercise, hygiene, sleep, and mindfulness * Executive Function Skills: time management, goal-setting, organization, focus, and decision-making * Social & Emotional Growth: self-awareness, communication, conflict resolution, and positive self-talk * Practical Life Skills: teamwork, money basics, problem-solving, and independent responsibilities We’ll complete projects like creating personalized schedules, designing self-care routines, building organization systems, and practicing real-world problem-solving. Every activity is hands-on, interactive, and designed to stick, giving students tools they can use every day. This class is perfect for students ready to boost independence, confidence, and practical life skills in a supportive, engaging online environment. Whether they’re preparing for more responsibilities at home, at school, or in their personal lives, this class offers structured guidance and fun ways to practice skills that matter. With this class, students will have a toolkit of life skills, self-care habits, and executive function strategies, plus fun projects and memories to show what they’ve accomplished — all while gaining confidence and independence to thrive in school and beyond. Class Syllabus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TwNDtYOxdsvNSdKCAyHm-kKDxJrOUpi/view?usp=drive_link Classes meet live online once per week on an ongoing basis, allowing learners to build skills steadily while enjoying a consistent and supportive routine. All sessions are held through Pencil Spaces, making it easy for families to join from anywhere. Pencil Spaces is also used to post announcements, supply lists, assignments, and helpful resources, as well as to support communication between learners, families, and the teacher, keeping everyone connected and informed for the duration of the subscription.